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Before you shoot the messenger... "Flames1084" is confirmed to be Chris Higgins' brother on HFBoards (made the account when he was on CGY), and occasionally shares some insider info.. here's what he just shared:

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Guys, cut Samir some slack. He messed up calling the trade for Luongo like twice. If you had a connection, wouldn't you like to be the first to break the news? He did break the Booth and Hodgson trades, so he obviously isn't sourceless.

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Believe he's the one who said Higgy had an infection last yr as well - well before the public knew.

I don't like the term or limited NTC, but like the cap hit. 4 yrs for another 30 yr old is not my idea of a great contract. He's a great versatile player, but his underlying numbers have fallen through the floor this yr. They're really bad.

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Great deal if true. Higgins deserves it. I loved watching him play for this team. He busts his ass out there. I hope this is an attempt to secure a solid third line that features Higgins, who can also slot up to the second if need be.

I also wonder what becomes of Raymond if this is true. I mean, with the emrgence of Hansen, Raymond seems like the odd man out here.